Johnson Ferry Road Project Opens in Sandy Springs

The project also is aimed at improving travel times for East Cobb commuters.

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-East Cobb) cut the ribbon Monday on the much-anticipated Johnson Ferry/Abernathy Road widening project in Sandy Springs. The project widens Abernathy Road by adding two more lanes from Johnson Ferry Road to Roswell Road. It also includes four-foot bike lanes, eight-foot sidewalks, and is divided by a raised median. Once completed, the project is said to relieve congestion and provide better travel times for thousands of motorists on a daily basis. The Abernathy Road project also included widening Johnson Ferry Road from Columns Drive to Abernathy Road, providing six travel lanes from Columns Drive to Riverside Drive, four travel lanes from Riverside to Abernathy, a raised median, bike lanes and sidewalks.

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Sen. Johnny Isakson: Romney Should Play To His Strengths

Speaking from party's national convention, Georgia senator also says it's time for those who were initially were lukewarm on Romney to "get on board."

TAMPA, FL -- As Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney prepares to give the most important speech of his life Thursday night, U.S. Senate Johnny Isakson offered up a bit of advice to party's nominee: Focus on your strengths Isakson, who is in Tampa for the Republican National Convention, told Patch that Romney has had numerous successes in his career — as a businessman, former governor of Massachusetts and head of the Salt Lake City Olympics. And he shouldn't be shy about letting people know about those achievements, Isakson said. "He is a very accomplished man who has done very, very many things and has been successful," the senator said. "He’s been maligned a lot by many in the other party and many on the outside, but he’s the …

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Last Chance: Military Academy Day

Sign up by Monday at 5 p.m. to get a hands-on demonstration of military opportunities and learn about applying for and attending one of the military service academies.

Teens can learn all about the five U.S. service academies and how to apply to attend them during the annual Military Academy Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base on May 12. The free event is aimed at eighth- to 12th-graders who are interested in attending the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “I am pleased to once again host this unique opportunity for Georgia students to learn about our nation’s military academies,” said Sen. Johnny Isakson, the Georgia Republican organizing the event. “Students and their families will hear about what each academy has to offer, as well as learn more about the requirements and application process for attending these fine …

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East Cobb State of the Union Reaction

Local elected Republican officials take issue with President Obama's address. What do you think?

After President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night, prominent elected officials representing East Cobb issued sharp responses to the speech.  U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-Roswell), whose 6th District includes East Cobb and who is chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, said the president refused to admit "that the policies of the past three years have delivered an underwhelming record of economic growth and job creation, and show an interest in changing direction and uniting, not dividing the nation."  East Cobb resident and Republican U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson struck a similar tone: "Real ‘fairness’ would be government doing what American families have had to do: sit around the kitchen table, prioritize spending, get …

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Greg T

10:29 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Why should anyone be paying more than 15% in taxes? What is your effective tax rate? Unless you make over $150k, I doubt you actually pay a higher tax rate than 15%. Earned income tax rates get lowered by exemptions and right-offs. Making higher capital gains taxes hurts all investors. If you're not an investor, then you most likely live paycheck to paycheck. I may not have much invested, but …   more ›

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Olens Speaks To East Cobb Group

The former Cobb commission chairman is the featured guest at Wednesday's East Cobb Civic Association meeting.

Former Cobb commission chairman Sam Olens is returning to his political roots Wednesday.  Olens, an East Cobb resident who was elected Georgia's Attorney General last November, will be the featured speaker at the East Cobb Civic Association's monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road.  Olens also is a former president of the influential ECCA, which also was the springboard to electoral office for current East Cobb commissioner Bob Ott.  Gingrey to hold Cobb town hall meeting U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey will conduct the second of two town hall meetings this week in Kennesaw on Thursday. The meeting takes place from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m at the Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw.  Gingrey, a …

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